The Indian Odyssey of Michael and Nix

We met Mahindra the momo master from Darjeeling last night. He has a shop right opposite Laiq’s tower block (cunningly disguised as a mobile phone shop), and his food rocks. He’s also a total geezer – he wanted to give us our meals for free because he was so happy we had stopped by. Mumbai is a seriously expensive city, so there was no way we were going to take him up on his offer, but we were touched by the gesture. We had lunch there again today – killer.... Makes a nice change from curry. I could eat momos all day. Today was again mostly spent in traffic (a favourite Mumbai pastime) as I went over to Worli with Laiq to help him collect a washing machine for his flat. Worli basically consists of skyscrapers, and feels a bit like Mumbai’s answer to Seapoint or Brighton. Mumbai is massive, Cape Town is miniscule in comparison. Before we made the trip I suggested to Laiq that he should clear out the old parts (such beauties as used air filters and broken bumpers kept from a previous service) he had sitting in his boot so we could make room for the washing machine. He responded by taking them round the corner to flog them at a chai stall! He managed to make Rs 150 out of them – only in India.... We’re off to Goa tomorrow pon the bus. Every journey we have ever made in India seems to be mammoth. A short trip is 10 hours ;) Ahead of us we have 13 hours on a bus to Mapusa, then 1 hour on a bus to Magoa, then another 4 to 5 hours on a bus to Gokarna. Jah be praised for headphones (and travel sickness pills)....

Ahoy, old travelers. Been enjoying your updates. Seems never ending drama as usual. Go chill in goa. Enjoy the ride, make sure you got a decent seat. Love to you both. Hari om. Xx

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Michael

12/2/2013 12:39:21 pm

Hi Martyn :) We've got seats near the front (supposedly!). Not sure if we're going to hang in Goa for a bit or carry on to Gokarna. All depends on how much we can endure ;) I hope alls good with the ceremonies and life in general. The photos you did of Tess look amazing (the sunrise ones).....